H 5599 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act extending the timeframe for filing citizen referendum petitions in the town of Bridgewater

This bill modifies the town charter of Bridgewater to extend the deadline for residents to file petitions challenging local measures. Currently, citizens have 30 days after a vote to request a reconsideration, but this legislation would lengthen that window to 60 days. The change applies only to Bridgewater and requires approval from a majority of the town's voters to take effect. If approved, residents would have more time to organize signatures and ask the town council to revisit a decision they disagree with.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 Last action Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Jul 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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